Safari Description
A 2-day safari from Diani to Tsavo East and Salt Lick typically includes game drives in both parks, overnight accommodation at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge. The itinerary starts with a drive to Tsavo East National Park on day 1, featuring game drives and sightseeing around landmarks, before proceeding to the Taita Hills Sanctuary for the night. Day 2 involves an early morning game drive, breakfast, and a final game drive en route back to Diani, with a stop for lunch along the way.
Our Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1: Mombasa or Diani Beach to Tsavo East & Taita Hills
An experienced driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Diani Beach / Mombasa. A short briefing is provided before departure. The journey to Tsavo East takes approximately 3 hours. You will enter the park through the Bachuma Gate.
Upon entry, the game drive begins. You will explore the vast plains in search of the "red elephants", lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species.
Exit Tsavo East and proceed towards the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Lunch is typically served at a nearby lodge, such as the Taita Hills Safari Lodge.
A short drive brings you to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where you will check in. The lodge's unique design on stilts offers excellent views of a floodlit waterhole below.
Head out for another game drive within the private Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, well known for its diverse wildlife. Return to Salt Lick Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. The lodge provides opportunities to watch animals at the waterhole.
Day 2: Salt Lick to Diani Beach or Mombasa
Early morning game drive: Wake up for an early morning game drive, a prime time to spot big cats and other predators as they are most active during the cooler hours.
Breakfast: Return to the lodge for a full breakfast.
Mid-morning game drive and check-out: Embark on a final short game drive through the sanctuary. Afterwards, you will check out of the lodge.
Journey back to Diani: Begin the drive back to Diani Beach, with an en route stop for lunch.
Hotel drop-off: Arrive back in Diani Beach in the late afternoon/early evening and get dropped off at your hotel, concluding the safari.
Rates Per Person
| Start dates | Solo1 room | 2 people1 room | 3 people2 rooms | 4 people2 rooms | 5 people3 rooms | 6 people3 rooms | 7+ people4 rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $790 | $544 | $492 | $447 | $424 | $401 | $401 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $790 | $544 | $492 | $447 | $424 | $401 | $401 |
| Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028 | $790 | $544 | $492 | $447 | $424 | $401 | $401 |
What is Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
What is Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
